The role of head and neck cancer advocacy organizations during the COVID‐19 pandemic

• DOI: 10.1002/hed.26287
• Publication Date: 2020-05-29T07:04:58Z
• Authors: Flora Yan; Erika Rauscher; Amanda Hollinger; Mary Ann Caputo; John Ready; Carole Fakhry; Cherie‐Ann O. Nathan; Chris Leonardis; Danielle Yearout; Terance T. Tsue; Terry A. Day; Michael G. Moore
• Keywords: Pandemic; 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak

Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic has had a significant impact on many aspects of head and neck cancer (HNC) care. uncertainty stress resulting from these changes led patients caregivers to turn HNC advocacy groups for guidance support. Here we outline some the issues being faced by with during current crisis provide examples programs developed address them. We also highlight increased utilization organizations that been observed as well challenges not‐for‐profit they work serve community.